Ta’anit Bechorot 4371 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8131
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8131 occurs at dawn on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4368 | 14 Nisan 8128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4369 | 12 Nisan 8129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4370 | 14 Nisan 8130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4371 | 14 Nisan 8131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4372 | 14 Nisan 8132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4373 | 14 Nisan 8133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4374 | 14 Nisan 8134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4375 | 14 Nisan 8135 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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